Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Our principal, DR. STEPHANIE FUMI HANCOCK is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health(PMHNP-BC) Dr. of Nurse Practice, TEDxTALK Speaker, 16x Bestselling Author, and an Award-winning Podcaster. She is known globally as Your Compassionate Trauma Care Maestro™ and Global VIsion Midwife™ who uses Rehabilitative Storytelling to move hurting people from Trauma to Recovery™. In addition, she is one of the first cohorts, the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship. Dr. Hancock, DNP has been featured on various media outlets such as TV-CBS9, Radio- iHeartRadio.
She writes, "Our staff is patient, empowering, and dedicated to YOUR CARE. POB Psychiatry is a safe haven from Recovery and Wellness Flow™".
Shawn is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He has been in the psychiatric nursing specialty for over 14 years. He is experienced in providing care for individuals requesting treatment for mental health and substance use disorders utilizing evidence-based methodology. He provides evaluations, treatment planning, ongoing follow-up, and psychopharmacological treatment.
“Shaun is willing to prescribe medications I request! We work on finding the right balance for me monthly. Shaun is a great listener, I am super happy seeing him.”
Doctorate of Nursing practice in psychiatric mental health.
I am a Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Arizona. I have been in this profession for 25 years. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my amazing family and friends. I enjoy travel and seeing new people, places and experiences. I love animals and am a devoted pet person. I care about the community regardless of race, nationality, identity, or religion. My goal is to empower all people to understand that mental health affects everyone. I have come to know that trauma has a significant influence on a patient's life and how trauma affects one's well-being and oftentimes leads to issues with addiction. I have extensive experience in working with depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. I believe in providing hope, respect, and compassion to those I treat. Most of my experience has been in medication management for these mental health issues.
Hello, I’m Amanda, and I truly understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel. With over 17 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I’m here to support you through your most difficult times and guide you toward healing, growth, and lasting happiness.
Are you struggling with:
Anxiety or panic attacks?
Persistent depression?
The aftermath of sexual trauma or PTSD?
Relationship issues?
Low self-esteem?
You don’t have to face these struggles alone. At Thrive, we’re dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where you can begin to heal and rediscover hope.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and offer support in:
Recovering from sexual trauma
Treating PTSD
Managing anxiety and depression
Navigating relationship challenges
Exploring innovative therapies like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Awaiting FDA approval for MDMA-Assisted and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapies (where legally available)
As a certified psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, I provide cutting-edge treatments designed to help you move past your pain and embrace a more fulfilling future.
Imagine feeling safe in your own skin, building healthy relationships, and looking forward to what lies ahead. It’s possible. Together, we’ll work on:
Healing from trauma and PTSD
Overcoming anxiety and depression
Enhancing intimacy and relationships
Reclaiming your inner strength and resilience
You deserve to feel whole and joyful again. Let’s take the first step together towards reclaiming your life and finding true happiness.
Schedule your confidential session today. Your path to healing and empowerment starts here, and I’m here to help you unlock your inner strength and thrive.
Sarah Smith is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who graduated from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming in 2017 with a Doctorates of Nursing Practice. After graduating, Mrs. Smith spent two and a half years working in a community mental health clinic in Gillette, Wyoming.
Prior to becoming a provider, Mrs. Smith had been a registered nurse since 2010. She spent four years working as a Medical/Surgical nurse and three years working as a behavioral health nurse. This experience taught her how to be an active listener and patient advocate.
Mrs. Smith moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 2011 to be with her husband. She has found access to mental health and substance abuse treatment to be lacking in Wyoming. She continues to provide mental health treatment in Gillette, WY as she strives to improve access to those in need of care.
Dr. Andrietta W. Barnett holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Walden University. She completed a Family Nurse Practitioner Certification at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of South Carolina Columbia, and a Master’s in Nursing Education from South University. With extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, Andrietta has honed her clinical skills in direct patient care, education, administration, policy, and advocacy. As an advanced practice family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she is certified to treat chronic diseases and mental health disorders using evidence-based pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions across all age groups. Andrietta prioritizes patient-centered care and employs diverse educational techniques to promote health behavior change. Her holistic approach to patient care aims to restore patients to optimal health.
Essential Mental Healthcare, PLLC, is a compassionate mental health care practice in Chandler, Arizona, and Boise, Idaho, led by board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Frances Spink, DNP, MSN, MBA, PMHNP-BC. Dr. Spink helps patients 9 and older live their best lives by effectively diagnosing and treating conditions using personalized care.
Dr. Spink is a doctorally prepared, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in hospital and outpatient settings. She’s worked in several specialties, but her passion is mental health care. Dr. Spink takes an honest, nonjudgemental, empathetic approach to providing mental stability.
She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Capella University, and her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees with honors from Walden University in Minneapolis. She’s a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Essential Mental Healthcare, PLLC, provides in-person and telepsychiatry services, allowing patients to receive outstanding care in a face-to-face setting and from the comfort of their homes.
The practice accepts Optum, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, United Health Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona, and cash payments. Essential Mental Healthcare, PLLC, also offers sliding scale discounts and superbills (itemized bills reflecting all services provided to the patient; this superbill is submitted to an insurance company for patient reimbursement).
Essential Mental Healthcare, PLLC, uses psychiatric evaluations and GeneSight® genetic testing to pinpoint the root cause of symptoms and determine how to best treat them. Dr. Spink provides psychotherapy, medication management, and in-person and telepsychiatry follow-up evaluations. She helps patients flourish despite difficult life situations and other barriers to fulfillment.
Schedule an in-person or telepsychiatry evaluation at Essential Mental Healthcare, PLLC, by phone or request one online today.
Dr. Andrietta W. Barnett holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Walden University. She completed a Family Nurse Practitioner Certification at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of South Carolina Columbia, and a Master’s in Nursing Education from South University. With extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, Andrietta has honed her clinical skills in direct patient care, education, administration, policy, and advocacy. As an advanced practice family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she is certified to treat chronic diseases and mental health disorders using evidence-based pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions across all age groups. Andrietta prioritizes patient-centered care and employs diverse educational techniques to promote health behavior change. Her holistic approach to patient care aims to restore patients to optimal health.
